Consumer information about the medication CEFDINIR SUSPENSION - ORAL (Omnicef), includes side effects, drug interactions, recommended dosages, and
Maximal plasma cefdinir concentrations occur 2 to 4 hours postdose following capsule or suspension administration
You may take cefdinir with or without food
Redness, blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
SIDE EFFECTS: Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or diaper rash in young children may occur
You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345
Serious side effects of Cefdinir
It belongs to the class of medicines known as cephalosporin antibiotics
Omnicef-O 100mg Oral Suspension should be given under the supervision of a Omnicef-O 50mg Oral Suspension is an antibiotic medicine
Bacterial or fungal overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms may occur with prolonged or repeated therapy
Plasma cefdinir concentrations increase with dose, but the increases are less than dose-proportional from 300 mg (7 mg/kg) to 600 mg (14 mg/kg)
Cefdinir is an antibiotic in the cephalosporin drug class prescribed to treat infections, for example, middle ear, tonsillitis, strep throat, bronchitis, and sinusitis
The most common side effects associated with cefdinir and amoxicillin are diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting
These work by killing the bacteria that cause infections
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects
tomach, vomiting, loss of appetite, headache, and fatigue
Do not give iron products within 2 hours before or 2 hours after giving this drug
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